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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.02, 25,716.59 and 6,047.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.02, 25,716.59 and 6,047.42 is: 9,071.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.02 : 25,716.59 = 6,047.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.02/25,716.59 = 6,047.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.02x = 25,716.59 × 6,047.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.02x = 155,518,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,518,861.88/17,143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,071.85

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